FORMER Brookside cheeky chappy Sinbad was on his best behaviour at a special parents’ presentation.
Actor Mickey Starke, who played the window cleaner in the soap, was celebrating success with the parents of children with extra needs.They had “graduated” from a six-week course on how to get the right support to help their children.The sessions included advice about education, rights and the latest thinking on different disabilities.
They were organised by the Sunrise Club, a support group in Halewood, Merseyside, run by and for the parents of disabled children.Tammy Edwards, who’s on the Sunrise Club committee, said: “Everyone’s been empowered. We’ve shared our stories and learnt from some of the most inspirational national speakers.
“We’re now using that knowledge in our everyday lives.”
Tammy added: “Life can be difficult with a disabled child and if you don’t get support you can go into a downward spiral.”
Sunrise Club: 07771 517791
